SOUTH AFRICAN GOLD: FROM ANCIENT EARTH TO FINE JEWELLERY
South Africa has long been synonymous with gold. For more than a century, the country has produced some of the world’s most significant gold reserves—gold that has gone on to shape economies, cities, and the art of fine jewellery itself. Today, South African gold continues to be celebrated not only for its quality, but for […]
DIAMOND DESIGN TRENDS FOR 2026
Vintage & Character-Rich Cuts Antique-inspired stones and heirloom aesthetic Designers and buyers are increasingly drawn to cuts with personality and history. Old Mine, cushion, and other antique-style cuts that show deeper character — softer sparkle and tactile charm — are trending. These have a romantic, artisanal feel compared to ultra-precise modern cuts. Design cues Romantic […]
INTER-HOTEL CHALLENGE SOUTH AFRICA 2025 – THE WINNER’S CIRCLE
SHOWCOOK ~ IGNITING CAREERS IN HOSPITALITY & TOURISM SOUTHERN SUN CAPE SUN was the magnificent venue for the Inter-Hotel Challenge South Africa 2025 Awards, and what a glamorous evening it proved to be. The ballroom shimmered in a blaze of diamonds and platinum, glittering and overflowing with brilliance. It was truly a sight to behold. […]
THE DIAMOND WORKS FESTIVE SEASON GIFT GUIDE: TAKE HOME THE SPARKLE OF AFRICA
The festive season is a magical time to travel, explore, and discover new experiences — and for many visitors, Africa is a dream destination filled with vibrant culture, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable moments. While you’re here, why not take home a piece of Africa’s brilliance? At The Diamond Works, we blend world-class craftsmanship with the […]
SOUTH AFRICAN ART ICON RICHARD SCOTT LETS US INTO HIS WORLD – AN EXCLUSIVE
Join internationally recognised, Richard Scott, for an inspiring and candid talk that dives deep into the real business behind being a contemporary artist in South Africa. In this 45-minute talk, followed by an open and engaging creative workshop. This experience is an exclusive offering not usually open to the public but through exclusive partnerships with […]
THE LOUVRE JEWELLERY HEIST: WHEN BEAUTY BECAME THE TARGET
A daring daylight heist at Paris’s Louvre Museum saw royal jewels stolen in minutes – a story of history, artistry, and the fragility of beauty. Paris, the city of light and of timeless beauty, woke to a dark revelation on 19 October 2025. The Louvre Museum — home to the Mona Lisa and France’s crown […]
LITTLE BLACK DRESS MEETS LITTLE BLACK GEM
It’s been nearly a century since Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, the pioneering French fashion designer, popularized the little black dress, which has since become a wardrobe essential for women in all corners of the globe. The LBD, as it is often called, exists in many variants, and can be worn on almost any occasion that calls […]
ONE OF THE LARGEST YELLOW DIAMONDS EVER DISCOVERED FOUND IN SOUTH AFRICA
The Tiffany Yellow Diamond is one of the largest yellow diamonds ever discovered. Its carat weight was originally 287.42 carats (in the rough when discovered in 1878 in the Kimberley mine in South Africa. It was cut into a cushion shape of 128.54 carats with 82 facets—24 more than a traditional round brilliant—to maximize its brilliance. The […]
FANCY COLOUR DIAMONDS – NATURAL FANCY YELLOW DIAMONDS
Diamonds in the normal colour range are colourless through light yellow and are described using the industry’s D-to-Z color-grading scale. Fancy colour diamonds, on the other hand, are yellow and brown diamonds that exhibit colour beyond the Z range, or diamonds that exhibit any other colour face-up. These rare specimens come in every colour of […]
THE STORY OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN DIAMOND – WHERE IT ALL STARTED
In 1866, Erasmus Jacobs found a tiny white pebble on the De Kalk farm on the banks of the Orange River near Hopetown in the former Cape Colony. That pebble turned out to be a 21.25-carat diamond. It was only five years later that the De Beers brothers gave Dutch diamond prospectors permission to dig on their small […]